31/2 divided by 118/4

31/2 ÷ 118/4
=
31 59
Decimal: 0.525424
Percentage: 52.54%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    118/4 becomes 4/118
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    31/2 × 4/118
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    31 × 4 = 124    2 × 118 = 236
  4. 4
    Simplify
    124/236 = 31/59

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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